Louis Armstrong is regarded by many to be the greatest jazz trumpeter. His life is a history of jazz music. Although he played many types of jazz, Louis Armstrong was known to disapprove of which form of jazz?
- Bebop
- Big Band
- Dixie Land
- Third Stream
Answer
The correct answer is A) Bebop.
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